The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents in Wrigley to boil their drinking water for at least one minute. This advisory is precautionary in...
Following on the testing for lead in NWT schools, the City of Yellowknife decided to conduct similar tests on its own facilities. These tests have revealed...
Lead has been found in the water fixtures of yet another NWT school. As the Territorial Government continues to test Northern schools for lead in their...
Yet another Northern school has been found to have lead in its water systems. As the GNWT continues to test for lead in the water systems...
“I remain deeply concerned by the test results showing elevated lead levels in drinking water fixtures at schools in our territory.” – Minister of Education,...
“It’s important to advocate for yourself, and if you’re worried about your health, making sure that you speak up about that.” – Dr. Sarah Cook...
Six airports across the NWT will soon be undergoing environmental investigations to look into the possible presence of what’s known as “forever chemicals.” Forever chemicals, scientifically...
Lead testing results for Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah confirmed that some water fixtures show levels above the maximum acceptable concentration set out in the...
Cultural safety and anti-racism are among the three main priorities of the GNWT’s new health and social services system. As part of an effort to improve...
This week marks Canada’s National Addictions Awareness Week, and the NWT will be recognizing the occasion in several ways. This week marks an opportunity for different...